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The Doxa 300T is a watch that diving fans have a lot of love for. It was Doxa's first dedicated diver, and it was designed with the help of a man who knew a thing or two about diving AND about designing diving watches, Jacques Replica Ulysse Nardin mens watches Cousteau.The 300T we've found today is no ordinary model though, it is the later "Sharkhunter" model, which gives it a black face, but it also has a special logo. The logo is of the "Aqualung," which is the symbol for the United States Diver's Co., and can you guess who the Chairman of the US Diver's Co was at the time this watch was designed and produced? Yup, Jacques Cousteau himself.Cousteau played a large part in developing this very watch and the Sharkhunter with Aqualung dial is one model he is known to have worn on numerous occasions. The watch we've found for sale today is a 1970s version in all original condition. The now Replica Ulysse Nardin mens watches famous bezel has seen better days, but to us this is exactly how a watch like this should look. If you are a fan of Cousteau or of vintage diving watches, this is one you'll want to add to your collection. For details on this Cousteau-designed and worn Doxa 300T Sharkhunter with the US Divers Co. Aqualung dial, click here.Yes it just ended on eBay but we're gonna show it to you anyway.
2010年11月29日星期一
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This watch, at the request of some Replica IWC mens watches well to-do Geneva residents, was to be given to the leaders of the Allied Forces of the Second World War as a note of appreciation. We areModern Day Patek Philippe World Timers With Clear Cottier Influence talking about Presidents Harry Truman and Charles De Gaulle, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and "leader" Joseph Stalin. This took place in the year 1946.In 1945, Agassiz (by way of Cottier) produced the world-timer we have found for you today. It is in 14K yellow gold, is sized at 32mm, features a moveable inner world-time ring, and is 100% original. It is being sold for $27,500. Considering the fact that Cottier made only 455 world time movements in his lifetime, and roughly 1% of them went to Replica IWC mens watches world-leaders, we are confident in saying this is a fair price.It really is amazing to see how similar this Agassiz watch is to even today's Patek World Time watch (one of our personal favorites), the hour hand especially. They are practically identical.This is a great opportunity to buy a truly legendary piece from one of the most celebrated and influential watchmakers to ever live. Click here for the details of this 1945 Agassiz World Timer built by Louis Cottier, just like the ones given to four great world leaders.
1945 Agassiz World Timer Built By Louis CottierTime for another history lesson, dear readers. We are sure many of you are confused by the title of this post, as you probably have never heard the names "Agassiz" or "Cottier" before. That is fine, but our goal here at Hodinkee is to not only entertain, but to educate, so here we go.Louis Cottier Replica IWC mens watches was a master of watches, but most importantly, world time watches (pieces that allow you to tell the time in many different cities at once). He was contracted to build them for a few small brands you may or may not be familiar with, brands like Vacheron Contstantin, Patek Philippe, and Rolex. In fact, he invented the very first two-crowned world time watch for Patek in 1950. This watch is one of the most sought after pieces in the world to this day.That is all well and good, but what is "Agassiz" and how do they fit into the picture? Well Replica IWC mens watches actually, a man by the name of Auguste Agassiz is credited with launching the Longines brand back in the mid 1800s, as well as starting his own eponymously named brand. The direct relationship between Longines and the Agassiz brand has never been clear, but you will see some co-branded pieces out there.Agassiz did, however, employ Mr. Cottier to build them a world-timer, but not just any world-timer.
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Back in Basel, there were some introductions that the entire fair was discussing. "Did you see the new Jean Dunand?" we'd hear, even from some would-be competitors. "What did you think of the Palace?" We were asked by everyone from bloggers, to editors, to distributors, to tourists. The fair was abuzz with this new Jaeger LeCoultre replica watches avant-garde creation that took over three years to create.Today, we present you the Palace as explained by Jean Dunand CEO Thierry Oulevay. We can't stress enough how impressive this timepiece is and how much you'll enjoy watching this video. There is simply nothing else like the Palace in existence right now, and you'll see why. Enjoy!Though DOXA has a long history with some impressive milestones (Bugatti dash clocks, 8-day movements included), they are best known for their SUB series of dive Jaeger LeCoultre replica watches watches that debuted in the late 1960s. The DOXA SUB was distinctive for its cushion case, beads-of-rice bracelet and a rotating elapsed time bezel that had the U.S. Navy's "No Decompression Limits" engraved on it for quick reference. The most iconic version of the DOXA SUB is the "Professional" model which has a distinctive orange dial, but they also have made yellow (Divingstar), silver (Searambler) and black (Sharkhunter) versions.
Back in Basel, there were some introductions that the entire fair was discussing. "Did you see the new Jean Dunand?" we'd hear, even from some would-be competitors. "What did you think of the Palace?" We were asked by everyone from bloggers, to editors, to distributors, to tourists. The fair was abuzz with this new Jaeger LeCoultre replica watches avant-garde creation that took over three years to create.Today, we present you the Palace as explained by Jean Dunand CEO Thierry Oulevay. We can't stress enough how impressive this timepiece is and how much you'll enjoy watching this video. There is simply nothing else like the Palace in existence right now, and you'll see why. Enjoy!Though DOXA has a long history with some impressive milestones (Bugatti dash clocks, 8-day movements included), they are best known for their SUB series of dive Jaeger LeCoultre replica watches watches that debuted in the late 1960s. The DOXA SUB was distinctive for its cushion case, beads-of-rice bracelet and a rotating elapsed time bezel that had the U.S. Navy's "No Decompression Limits" engraved on it for quick reference. The most iconic version of the DOXA SUB is the "Professional" model which has a distinctive orange dial, but they also have made yellow (Divingstar), silver (Searambler) and black (Sharkhunter) versions.
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Think about that.Second, we were Ebel replica watches presented with one of the coolest looking timepieces we've seen in a while. The Shabaka is a minute repeater with cathedral gongs and an instantaneous perpetual calendar, but unlike any perpetual calendar on the market. "The calendar indications use four cylinders rotated by their own transmission systems, each fitted with a security device to ensure precise calendar changes. The date, day and month all jump instantaneously at midnight.The leap year is balanced on the dial by the phases of the moon. Black discs travel over the moons su***ce like the shadow of the earth, accurately eclipsing it to the left as it wanes, and revealing it from the right as it waxes. It deviates from the real moon by one day every 120 years."Each Ebel replica watches Shabaka comes with an extraordinary wooden presentation box that is actually made from violin wood (seen in the video below), to provide the most opportune setting to listen to the beautiful minute repeater. Like we said before, these are watches you just don't see every day. Again, we present you the Jean Dunand Tourbillon Orbital and Shabaka Perpertual Calendar, Minute Repeater, as described by President Thierry Oulevay at the Hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva.
As promised, we are now presenting you with a collection of timepieces that rise above what you see in your daily lives. In fact, we'd be surprised if you had ever seen or even heard of the watches in the video below, but after seeing them, we can assure you you'll have some new grail pieces.Jean Dunand is a six year old company that produces unique pieces at the highest levels of haute horlogerie. We don't mean unique in the superlative sense, we mean it in the literal sense. In fact, not one timepiece Jean Dunand produces is like any other. It was founded by horological entrepreneur Thierry Oulevay and Ebel replica watches Master watchmaker Christophe Claret (who you may remember is 1/3 of the genius behind The Maitres du Temps Chapter One), and they have been producing world-firsts ever since.Last week, we were presented two Jean Dunand models by Thierry, who serves as President of the company. The first is the Tourbillon Orbital, which features an extraordinary one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once per hour on a patented revolving movement, a Ebel replica watches novel power reserve indicator in the case band and moon phase on the case back. How impressive of a timepiece is this?Well, it took Christophe Claret two years to solve the challenge of winding and setting a constantly rotating movement and mainspring barrel. Eventually, he decided to do it via an innovative folding key set vertically into the movements central axis that both winds the mainspring and sets the time.
As promised, we are now presenting you with a collection of timepieces that rise above what you see in your daily lives. In fact, we'd be surprised if you had ever seen or even heard of the watches in the video below, but after seeing them, we can assure you you'll have some new grail pieces.Jean Dunand is a six year old company that produces unique pieces at the highest levels of haute horlogerie. We don't mean unique in the superlative sense, we mean it in the literal sense. In fact, not one timepiece Jean Dunand produces is like any other. It was founded by horological entrepreneur Thierry Oulevay and Ebel replica watches Master watchmaker Christophe Claret (who you may remember is 1/3 of the genius behind The Maitres du Temps Chapter One), and they have been producing world-firsts ever since.Last week, we were presented two Jean Dunand models by Thierry, who serves as President of the company. The first is the Tourbillon Orbital, which features an extraordinary one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once per hour on a patented revolving movement, a Ebel replica watches novel power reserve indicator in the case band and moon phase on the case back. How impressive of a timepiece is this?Well, it took Christophe Claret two years to solve the challenge of winding and setting a constantly rotating movement and mainspring barrel. Eventually, he decided to do it via an innovative folding key set vertically into the movements central axis that both winds the mainspring and sets the time.
2010年11月5日星期五
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It's stainless steel case, 44 mm across, houses a Replica Ulysse Nardin watches Breguet chronograph movement with silicon escapement and flat balance spring whose frequency has been raised to 10 Hertz (i.e.72,000 vibrations per hour), endowing the movement with exceptional regulating power, its chronograph seconds hand effecting a complete rotation in 30 seconds.The timepiece's start function and readout are thus twice as precise.At the heart of this technical exploit is the use of silicon, resulting in more Replica Ulysse Nardin watches lightweight mobile components and the avoidance of the lubrication problems generated by high frequencies.An extra hand at centre counts the minutes by adding together the 30-second spans.At 12 o'clock, a rectangular aperture in the dial displays a retrograding pointer that indicates whether the chronograph seconds hand is completing its first or its second 30-second revolution.
At Baselworld 2010, Breguet introduced the Type XXII Flyback Chronograph GMT, which runs at a velocious rate of 10 hertz. The timepiece above is identical to the production version, but this particular sample did not have a working movement inside.Last year, Audemars Piguet unveiled a very impressive high rate movement, with a high-tech escapement made using traditional watch materials. Audemars Piguet's "AP Escapement" movement runs at 43,200 VPH or 6Hz, which is fast. But the Breguet, Replica Ulysse Nardin watches silicon escapement based movement, is even faster, at 10 hertz which is 72,000 vibrations per hour.The Breguet Type XXII Flyback Chronograph GMT will have the fastest movement on the market. One benefit is the ability to record with 1/20th of second chronograph accuracy, and the other obvious benefit, is higher accuracy in timekeeping.
At Baselworld 2010, Breguet introduced the Type XXII Flyback Chronograph GMT, which runs at a velocious rate of 10 hertz. The timepiece above is identical to the production version, but this particular sample did not have a working movement inside.Last year, Audemars Piguet unveiled a very impressive high rate movement, with a high-tech escapement made using traditional watch materials. Audemars Piguet's "AP Escapement" movement runs at 43,200 VPH or 6Hz, which is fast. But the Breguet, Replica Ulysse Nardin watches silicon escapement based movement, is even faster, at 10 hertz which is 72,000 vibrations per hour.The Breguet Type XXII Flyback Chronograph GMT will have the fastest movement on the market. One benefit is the ability to record with 1/20th of second chronograph accuracy, and the other obvious benefit, is higher accuracy in timekeeping.
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Dust can easily cause a piece to be rejected, so many Replica IWC watches steps are taken to prevent this. After being precisely placed in the mold (to insure uniformity), the mold is placed in an oven. Once the proper temperature is achieved, the mold is placed in a liquid-cooled forging machine and forging begins. After 15-minutes the mold is quickly removed and placed in a vice. The final piece is then carefully extracted from the mold, using a heavy-duty torque press. Each piece is immediately hand inspected and cleaned by the same person who made it. If it Replica IWC watches passes this inital quality check, it is moved to another department for further quality control.If it passes these additional checks, it is sent to the manufacturing department for final finishing. Finally, it is ready to be used on an Audemars Piguet production timepiece. In this case, a Royal Oak Offshore.
This is the first part on my recent tour of the Audemars Piguet factory and museum, in LeBrassus, Switzerland. My tour started in the "forged carbon" department. Instead of taking notes, I figured it would be more Replica IWC watches interesting to actually photograph and videotape the carbon forging process. The slideshow (above) features photos of all the steps required to turn raw "carbon fibers" into a single piece of "forged carbon". First the raw fibers are unrolled, measured and cut. The small strands of carbon are then weighed on a digital scale, where they must be accurate to 1/100th of a gram. If the weight is off, even a hundredth of a gram, the process will not work. The Replica IWC watches weighed fibers are sealed in a small, dust-free container and taken to an adjacent room. Here, the carbon fibers are inserted into a metal mold for forging. This is done within a work succes that features a semi-sealed electronic dust filtration system.
This is the first part on my recent tour of the Audemars Piguet factory and museum, in LeBrassus, Switzerland. My tour started in the "forged carbon" department. Instead of taking notes, I figured it would be more Replica IWC watches interesting to actually photograph and videotape the carbon forging process. The slideshow (above) features photos of all the steps required to turn raw "carbon fibers" into a single piece of "forged carbon". First the raw fibers are unrolled, measured and cut. The small strands of carbon are then weighed on a digital scale, where they must be accurate to 1/100th of a gram. If the weight is off, even a hundredth of a gram, the process will not work. The Replica IWC watches weighed fibers are sealed in a small, dust-free container and taken to an adjacent room. Here, the carbon fibers are inserted into a metal mold for forging. This is done within a work succes that features a semi-sealed electronic dust filtration system.
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Blancpain All replica Rolex Datejusts watches Black Fifty Fathoms ($14,400.00) Generally I prefer chronographs, but in the case of the All Black Fifty Fathoms Dive watch, it is perfect just the way it is. The black sapphire crystal bezel and polished black case, give it a nice glossy look. Blancpain Super Trofeo Chronograph ($17,300)The Blancpain Super Trofeo is limited to only 300 pieces worldwide, which is great considering so many companies produce limited editions in much higher quantities. Blancpain Super Trofeo replica Rolex Datejusts watches ChronographBlancpain 500 Fathoms GMT ($25,900.00)The 500 Fathoms GMT seems a little expensive when compared to the Super Trofeo Chronograph or standard Fifty Fathoms model, but it does features 10 times the water-resistance, better lumination on the dial and a GMT function.
Last week, I had a chance to visit the flagship US Blancpain boutique. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, on Madison Avenue, between 66th and 67th Street. The boutique is fairly small, at about 1000 square feet, but within that space they probably have the widest selection of Blancpain watches in the country. For Blancpain, I prefer their sporty models, the Fifty Fathoms especially, so I photographed and tried on a few of those. I also had a chance to check out the Limited Edition Lamborghini Super Trofeo. I like the look and dimensions of this watch. It features a very thin replica Rolex Datejusts watches case design and is coated in a nice hard black DLC coating. It also features a robust manufacture flyback chronograph movement, visible through its sapphire crystal caseback.
Last week, I had a chance to visit the flagship US Blancpain boutique. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, on Madison Avenue, between 66th and 67th Street. The boutique is fairly small, at about 1000 square feet, but within that space they probably have the widest selection of Blancpain watches in the country. For Blancpain, I prefer their sporty models, the Fifty Fathoms especially, so I photographed and tried on a few of those. I also had a chance to check out the Limited Edition Lamborghini Super Trofeo. I like the look and dimensions of this watch. It features a very thin replica Rolex Datejusts watches case design and is coated in a nice hard black DLC coating. It also features a robust manufacture flyback chronograph movement, visible through its sapphire crystal caseback.
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Introduced at Baselworld 2010, this watch is like the original Blancpain Super Trofeo Flyback Chronograph watch introduced at Baselworld 2009, except for a few changes. The case is polished titanium, instead of DLC treated steel. It biggest change is the addition of a carbon fiber dial and lugs. The in-house replica Bell&Ross watches flyback chronograph is unchanged, as is the layout of the dial. An Alcantara strap is still included, as is an additional leather strap. Overall, I like the new look, however, I do wonder how durable the lugs will be. If the lugs were made of forged carbon, like what Audemars Piguet uses, I wouldn't worry too much. But considering it is non-forged carbon fiber, there is replica Bell&Ross watches definitely a chance it may crack in the future, as carbon fiber can crack or bend if there is a lot of pressure on it. The second season of the "Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo" championship is now under way.The very first races have just ended on the Hockenheim circuit in Heidelberg, Germany.The new Blancpain-branded Gallardo LP560-4 cars vied with each other throughout the weekend within the context of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) championship.
Introduced at Baselworld 2010, this watch is like the original Blancpain Super Trofeo Flyback Chronograph watch introduced at Baselworld 2009, except for a few changes. The case is polished titanium, instead of DLC treated steel. It biggest change is the addition of a carbon fiber dial and lugs. The in-house replica Bell&Ross watches flyback chronograph is unchanged, as is the layout of the dial. An Alcantara strap is still included, as is an additional leather strap. Overall, I like the new look, however, I do wonder how durable the lugs will be. If the lugs were made of forged carbon, like what Audemars Piguet uses, I wouldn't worry too much. But considering it is non-forged carbon fiber, there is replica Bell&Ross watches definitely a chance it may crack in the future, as carbon fiber can crack or bend if there is a lot of pressure on it. The second season of the "Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo" championship is now under way.The very first races have just ended on the Hockenheim circuit in Heidelberg, Germany.The new Blancpain-branded Gallardo LP560-4 cars vied with each other throughout the weekend within the context of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) championship.
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